Professionalism

A key element of being a doctor,A core competency of the American Board of Radiology

RSNA Statement on Professionalism

Professionalism in the basis of medicine’s contract with society, placing the interests of patients above those of the physician, setting and maintaining standards of competency and integrity, and providing expert advice to society on matters of health—in short, a contract that addresses issues of ethics, knowledge, and communication. In practice, professionalism encompasses a set of beliefs, values, and behaviors that reflect commitments to:

Professional competence

Honesty with patients

Patient confidentiality

Maintenance of appropriate relations with patients

Sensitivity to patients of diverse backgrounds

Improvement of quality of care

Improvement of access to care

Just distribution of finite resources

Scientific knowledge

Maintenance of trust by managing conflicts of interest

Maintenance of appropriate relations with other physicians and healthcare professionals

RSNA Vignettes on Professionalism in Radiology

The RSNA Professionalism Committee has developed a series of vignettes about professionalism. These vignettes cover a wide range of topics that radiologists may encounter in their practice.

The vignettes are intended to raise awareness of the need for radiologists to maintain professionalism in their routine practice and to facilitate discussion of this core competency.